What's the Verdict on TV Show Ratings, NCIS, and Monday Night Football?

As the television landscape changes, weekly ratings reveal what viewers are choosing to watch. This week, the ratings gave us some interesting insights, particularly with the return of CBS's beloved NCIS and its new prequel, NCIS: Origins, set against the backdrop of Monday Night Football.

NCIS Makes a Steady Return

In its 22nd season, NCIS attracted an impressive 6.4 million viewers and achieved a 0.4 rating. This matches its previous averages, highlighting the show's lasting appeal. In contrast, Monday Night Football brought in an average of 8.4 million viewers and a demo rating of 1.5 on ABC.

Among non-football shows, NCIS led in overall viewers while tying with NBC's The Voice for the number one spot in demographic ratings.

A New Chapter with NCIS: Origins

The spinoff, NCIS: Origins, premiered with a double episode and drew in 5 million viewers with a 0.3 rating. While this is a solid start, it pales in comparison to NCIS: Hawaii, which averaged 5.2 million viewers (with a 0.35 rating) during its third season, all without the direct competition from Monday Night Football.

Despite the lower viewership numbers, the reception for Origins was positive. This shows that there is still strong interest in the NCIS franchise and its ability to introduce new storylines.

The Voice and Other Competitors

NBC's The Voice saw a slight increase in its audience this week, reaching 5.4 million viewers, though its demo rating fell to 0.4. As the competition heightens, it will be essential for the show to innovate and keep viewers invested.

In contrast, the new drama Brilliant Minds struggled with just 3.1 million viewers and a 0.2 rating, suggesting it is not connecting well with the audience.

Moreover, FOX’s lineup, which includes 9-1-1: Lone Star and Rescue HI-Surf, faced challenges as well, attracting only 2.4 million (0.3) and 1.6 million (0.2) viewers respectively.

A Struggling CW Lineup

The CW reported disappointing numbers across its schedule. Superman & Lois dropped to 428,000 viewers and a 0.1 rating, while The Wranglers, in its debut, attracted only 167,000 viewers with a 0.0 rating. This performance underscores the network's ongoing struggle to keep viewers engaged.

Looking Ahead

The return of NCIS clearly demonstrates that well-established franchises retain significant viewer interest. New shows like NCIS: Origins will need time to carve out their niche, but the loyalty of the audience is a significant asset. As the season progresses, it will be fascinating to observe how these series adapt to the fluctuating viewer landscape, especially amid major events such as Monday Night Football.

With solid viewership numbers and strong viewer engagement, anticipation grows for the next round of ratings reports from both fans and networks alike.

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